Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

For Adults! Wetlands Hike
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Slate Run Park, 1375 St. Rte. 674 North, Canal Winchester, 43110, United States
Join us for an approx. 2-mile hike at the Slate Run Wetlands, 11140 Winchester Road, Ashville OH (note: this is different than the main entrance to the park)

Homeschool: Snakes
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
St. Patrick may have driven the snakes out of Ireland but we have plenty here in Ohio! Come to Spring Hollow Lodge and meet one of our Animal Ambassadors snakes and learn about these famous reptiles.

Run Club
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Quarry Trails, 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States
Interested in joining a running club? Join the Outdoor Adventure Run Club at Quarry Trails Metro Park! Meet at the Lakes Area parking lot – Kingfisher Shelter. We will run as far as the group is comfortable with during the hour. Trails are mostly paved, with some gravel sections, and slight elevation. Use address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr.

Pi Day Eve! Pie Iron Cooking
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us in celebrating Pi Day Eve with a pie iron sandwich at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead fire pit for ingredients and instruction.

Shamrock Shoot
2026-03-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with some fun and free archery at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! The program will take place inside the Pro Shop. All equipment provided. Ages 8+

How to Install a Bog Garden
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Join Wild Ones Columbus to learn how to grow a bog garden.

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Stop by the Naturalist’s Office and participate in a hunt for Leprechauns by hike the Spring Creek Trail. Find 1 Leprechaun per person, return it to the Office and win a prize.

Pi Day Campfire Pies
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center and enjoy Pi Day with a pie made in a campfire.

Take a Lichen to Moss!
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Learn about mosses and lichens, then make your own mini-habitat to take home. Ages 6+

Fiber at the Farm Series - Cloth, Clothing, & Quilting
2026-03-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 OH-674, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110, United States
Join us as we explore fiber arts twice a month during January, February, and March. This is a series of six programs for adults, however, you are free to make the ones that interest you and fit your schedule. Programs will include a presentation and demonstration, as well as opportunities for hands on learning. Enjoy a warm beverage and feel free to bring a fiber project to work on after the main program. Programs will start at 1pm.
Sunday, 3/15/26 Part 6 of a series of 6: Cloth, Clothing, and Quilting
Learn about some of the fibers used for clothing. Explore the popular art of quilting, including some history, types of quilts, and equipment/ accessories. This program is for adults and meets in the farmhouse from 1-3pm.

Shamrocks & Shenanigans
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Stop by the Nature Center to make a craft and hike the Buttonbush Trail to search for lost gold coins and green items.

Eagle Hike @ Hundred Acre Wood
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | 100 Acre Wood, 5280 Cambria Way, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Hike 1.5 miles along a dirt trail to spy on the eagles at their nest. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.

Meet the Artist: Vicki Murphy
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Innis House, 940 S Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Meet artist of the month, Vicki Murphy, and view her mosaic artwork on display in the Innis House.

Toddler Adventure Club
2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Join us on an exploratory hike at Walnut Woods Metro Park during this month’s Toddler Adventure Club! We will hike as far as possible during the time-frame, and staff will have an adventure pack with compasses, maps, and other adventure tools for kids to utilize during the program. Meet at the Tall Pines Area of Walnut Woods, 6833 Richardson Rd, Groveport.

Deep Stretch Yoga with Naomi
2026-03-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Join us for an evening of deep stretch yoga at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Yoga will be outdoors weather permitting, with an option to be indoors if needed. Meet at The Grove lodge.

For Adults 50+: Vernal Pool Survey
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a 1-mile hike with a naturalist to collect amphibian traps and learn about how we monitor our vernal pools.

Preschool: Sneaky Snakes
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Spring Hollow at Sharon Woods, 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Preschoolers can come to Spring Hollow Lodge and learn all about Ohio snakes. Meet one of our Animal Ambassador snakes and make a fun craft.

Litter Clean Up
2026-03-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Help us keep the park beautiful! Grab a bucket, gloves, and trash pickers and help us clean up the litter found in the forest.
We will be off trail and roving around the Red Oak and Marsh Hawk trails.
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House at 3pm, rain or shine!

St. Patrick's Day Archery
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States

Shamrock Scavenger Hunt!
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
Come out to Scioto Grove Metro Park and hunt for shamrocks! Shamrocks will be scattered all around the Arrowhead picnic area section of the park, find them all and win a prize!! Meet at the arrowhead picnic shelter for instruction and supplies, free and fun

For Adults: Metro Parks Hiking Club
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Blendon Woods, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, 43081, United States
Join like minded individuals as we hike 2 or 4 miles with limited stops. Natural and gravel surface trails with hills and stairs; moderate pace.

Homeschoolers: Vernal Pool Study
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Take a half-mile hike with a naturalist to collect amphibian traps and see what has been visiting the swamp.

Glow Archery
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
What’s better than archery? GLOW ARCHERY! Come out to the Blacklick Golf Course Pro Shop to enjoy some free and fun, indoor glow-in-the-dark archery! Ages 8+. All equipment provided.

Story Time
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Blacklick Woods, 6975 East Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Listen to a reading of “The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons” by Lina Booth Sweeny and then head to the swamp to look for animals from the book.

Spring Equinox
2026-03-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43081, United States
Drop in to the Naturalist’s Office and learn how to celebrate the official start of Spring!

Signs of Spring
2026-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Clear Creek, 185 Clear Creek Road, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Take a 1.7-mile hike and search for the early signs of spring in the nature preserve. Meet at the Fern parking lot. Fern Parking Lot, 22937 Clear Creek Road, Rockbridge (39.59007, -82.59188)

DIY Sundials
2026-03-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH, 43123, United States
This class, we will be learning about the history of sundials, and making our own to take home! Meet at The Grove lodge at Scioto Grove Metro Park. This class will take place indoors.

First Day of Spring Hike
2026-03-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Glacier Ridge, 9801 Hyland Croy, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
Celebrate the first day of Spring with us by exploring the trails with us as we find the signs of spring!
This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles long with mixed trails containing paved, gravel, and dirt paths.
Please wear comfortable, closed toed shoes and layers (as it is always windy).
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine!
